In the foregoing chapter we had the vexation which the people gave to Moses; in this we have his patience tried by his own relations. I. Miriam and Aaron, his own brother and sister, affronted him, Numbers 12:1-12:3. II. God called them to an account for it, Numbers 12:4-12:9. III. Miriam was smitten with a leprosy for it, Numbers 12:10. IV. Aaron submits, and Moses meekly intercedes for Miriam, Numbers 12:11-12:13. V. She is healed, but put to shame for seven days, Numbers 12:14-12:16. And this is recorded to show that the best persons and families have both their follies and their crosses. MHBCC 130.1